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Town Youth Cup run 'something for the whole club to be proud of' - Wood
Sean Wood was proud of the impact that Swindon Town's FA Youth Cup run had had on the whole club despite their 1-0 defeat to Bristol City. Billy Phillips fired home from inside the penalty area after displaying quick feet to cap off a first half
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Police and ambulances called to former Gorse Hill Co-op
9:26pm All emergency service vehicles have now left the scene.
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Valiant Swindon see magical Youth Cup run come to an end at Bristol City
Swindon Town under-18s battled hard but their magical FA Youth Cup journey came to an end after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Bristol City. Bristol City controlled much of the first half as Swindon struggled to get to grips with their physicality
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Jeremy Clarkson hits back at fans after Who Wants To Be A Millionaire blunder
Jeremy Clarkson has hit back at fans of the popular quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire after making an on-air blunder. The 63-year-old presenter faced harsh criticism from viewers for not knowing the answer to a question related to a well-known
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Bristol City U18s 1 Swindon Town U18s 0: as it happened
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Rare 50p piece with dual date is sold on eBay for large sum
An eBay seller has made a remarkable profit on a rare 50p coin. The seller, from Redditch, put the coin up for sale on the online marketplace. A total of 18 bids to purchase the coin were submitted before the winning bid came in at £33, which
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Dr Michael Mosley's spring weight loss trick that'll get you in shape for summer
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the ‘life-changing’ morning routine that can help with weight loss and it is easy to implement in spring. The renowned dietician and the UK's favourite health guru swears that a brisk walk is the key to steady weight
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Major works launched to fix tennis courts closed for months after £140k investment
Major drainage works have begun at Quarry Road in Old Town after the refurbished tennis courts have been left closed for months. The neglected public tennis courts in Swindon were given a £140,000 investment in July 2023, but never reopened after
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Hundreds turn up to event to celebrate Swindon community with hope for more to come
There were smiles and laughter as residents, charities and councillors gathered to celebrate a Swindon community. Broadgreen Community Day saw more than 200 people come together at the community centre in an event that was described by some as
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Council recommended to adopt new road safety scheme
Swindon Borough Council's cabinet will be recommended to adopt a plan that will see nobody killed or seriously injured on the borough's roads. 'Vision Zero' has been recommended to the cabinet by members of the authority's Building a Better Swindon
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Busted star announces gig in Swindon - how to get tickets
Busted's Charlie Simpson has announced he is coming to Swindon for a special gig. Simpson is coming to Swindon for a DJ set at the MECA. The pop icon, who also won the Masked Singer in 2023, will be coming to the popular venue on Saturday,
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Vision outlined which would see historic pool 'bustling with life'
The Victorian Baths and Health Hydro in Milton Road should be “once again at the heart of the local community, bustling with life: delivering community health and well-being requirements; a social hub for local families; leisure facilities for the
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More details revealed after property evacuated due to gas leak
More details have been revealed after a major road was closed by a gas leak. Police and firefighters closed Mead Way on Thursday lunchtime after residents reported a smell of gas. The road was closed between Shaw Road and Whitehill Way, near
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Gavin Gunning on Mansfield, his future, and the under-18s: as it happened
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Updates after firefighters install cordon following gas leak on busy road
2:22pm Update from DWFRS A spokesperson has told the Adver: "Our stop was at 1.20pm, which is when the road reopened
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Red Arrows confirm new routine for display near Swindon
The Red Arrows are set to take to the skies with a new routine at a major aviation festival near Swindon. Organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), held annually at RAF Fairford, have announced that the famous display team will be
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Nationwide strikes £2.9 billion deal in proposed takeover bid
Swindon-based building society Nationwide has struck a deal over a major £2.9 billion takeover. The firm, based in Pipers Way, has put forward a 220p-a-share approach for High Street lender Virgin Money, in a move that would create the UK’s second
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Send us your World Book Day pictures for a chance to appear in the Adver!
Are your kids dressing up for World Book Day? We'd love to see their costumes! Whether it's their favourite wizard or witch from Harry Potter, or a storybook favourite such as Willy Wonka, World Book Day is a fantastic excuse to get children around
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How Swindon built a youth team on the verge of history
The current group of Swindon Town under-18s are in rarefied air when it comes to their achievements this season. Only five teams in the club’s history have managed to make it to the FA Youth Cup quarterfinals before (2006/07, 2003/04, 1972/73,
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Drunk woman abandoned car in middle of road after crash
A drunk driver abandoned her car in the middle of the road after a crash. Kristina Wimble, of Croome Close in Redhouse, pleaded guilty to driving a Mitsubishi Outlander along Redhouse Way without third-party insurance and while over the alcohol
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Zizzi job adverts spark rumours of new Swindon restaurant
Zizzi has launched a recruitment drive in Swindon, sparking rumours that a restaurant is set to open in Swindon. Social media used have started to speculate after three separate roles for the Italian restaurant chain were been placed on job recruitment
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Sadness as 'outstanding' nursery school goes up for sale
A nursery on the outskirts of Swindon has been put up for sale. Westgate Nursery in Highworth is still operating, but has been listed by agent Samuel Miles for £725,000 with a for sale sign outside the building. The daycare nursery established
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Shop manager quits after 'lack of support' over unborn baby's death
A shop manager in Swindon has been left shocked by a 'lack of support' from Superdry after his unborn baby died. Daniel Green, 33, who worked at the Designer Outlet store and suffers from PTSD, says he was promised in-person support with his managers
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Facelift revealed for 'brutalist' building that towers above town centre
It’s one of Swindon town centre’s most prominent buildings and has been something of an eyesore for years. But Falcon House - the former office block above the empty Debenhams building and overlooking Fleming Way - could be given a much more residential
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Plans for farmhouse barns rejected by Swindon council
The planning department at Swindon Borough Council has given with one hand – and taken away with another. The owners of Grove Farmhouse, at the end of Grove Cottages and now adjacent to the new houses recently built on William Morris Way, want
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Why mums are 'barred' and asked NOT to go to Iceland stores
We all know that mums go to Iceland, but the supermarket has issued an official statement asking mothers not to visit their stores. The news comes as signs have appeared on several stores 'barring' mums from entering on Sunday, March 10, and Iceland